Ben Bikman

Ice Bath Insights

In a recent interview with Thomas Seager, PhD, Ben Bikman explains that every leading cause of death from chronic illness in the United States originates from insulin resistance. In Ben Bikman Interview: Mitochondrial Health, its explained that insulin resistance is also characterized by mitochondrial dysfunction & associated with heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, obesity, erectile dysfunction, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) & cancer. However, cold plunge therapy can stimulate the production of new mitochondria, resulting in restoration of brown fat & reversal of these diseases.

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​Ben Bikman has also explained how brown fat can support thyroid function & aid in overall thyroid health. According to Bikman, humans contain pockets of brown fat in the thoracic region within chest cavities that create heat when activated by the cold. While the thyroid gland generally produces thyroid hormone in a less active form, when creating heat, brown fact actually becomes the primary organ in charge. Through this process, brown fat releases active thyroid hormone, spiking its production. As a result, ice baths may help resolve thyroid disorders, such as Hashimoto's and Grave's disease. The Cold Connection Hashimoto's Thyroiditis explains a case study of this further in depth.